Try these delicious gluten-free side dishes for your Thanksgiving feast

by Allison Hecht on November 23rd, 2009

Thanksgiving is inching closer, and soon tables will be covered with turkey and all the fixings.Below are a few great gluten-free side dish recipes from Whole Foods that are sure to complement your Thanksgiving feast.

The best part about these recipes? They are just seven ingredients or less, so you don't have to worry about bringing a complicated dish to your dinner. So put your chef's hat on and enjoy these tasty side dishes.

Butternut Squash with Spinach and Blue Cheese

Instead of candied yams this year, try this healthy alternative made with fresh spinach.

Method
Use a fork to mash together blue cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl to make a thick smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook, tossing often, until slightly wilted and warm, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer contents of skillet to bowl with dressing, add squash, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Cinnamon Pear Compote

This dish works well with sweet or savory items. Use it as topping for your turkey, or on some ice cream as dessert.